Topics regarding layoffs at Kroger Co.

Topics regarding layoffs at Kroger Co.

Pay Increases (May 2019)

It's not all that bad... Some folks got beefy pay increases, something like 20% and up... The source is reliable and check it out now... I've listed the source link at the bottom of this message... The bonus pool was extra deep at The Kroger Co... — read more 

Management Training

What I don't understand is how they are laying off all these managers while all year long they have been putting people through the Management Training program in the Atlanta Division. Let's hire all these new ASM's who have no clue how to run a... — read more 

Hiring

If Sprouts Farmers Market is in your state they are probably hiring as they are still an expanding company.

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Money

To high pay for what they are doing, workers comp, unemployment and matching Social Security plus their pay. The american workers and the government have priced themselves right out of jobs. It is crazy money what you have to pay to have an employee... — read more 

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This will not be done today

Buckle up folks, this is far from over. I know everybody would like to have it over with as soon as possible, but that's not happening. More meetings are already scheduled for tomorrow. Chances are, this will drag out through the rest of the week... — read more 

Why are they laying off some of our best people?

I feel so angry right now... Two longtime friends and our best employees are gone... Why? There are actual people here who we could lose without losing anything valuable in the process, and they are still here... How does that make any sense? Who... — read more 

Cincinnati

Cincinnati lost upwards of 20 yesterday, some with 30 years. More meeting today as well.

Store is in denial??

My managers are saying it's not going to happen? We are just making a new division and no one is losing jobs? Meanwhile everyone is getting emails of Kroger changing how things are run? We were supposed to have a huddle but everyone says it's just... — read more 

This was not handled well!

Was there really no better way to handle this? People receiving calls and then having to wait for hours for the meeting full well knowing that was it? I hope this was unique to my location because if it's company-wide, Kroger management is crueler... — read more 

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Hiring

Tyson is hiring. Some of the factories are looking for Supervisors!!

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Love Lost

My heart hurts for my husband right now. He has given his entire life since he was just out of high school to this company. He missed birthdays, holidays, soccer games, family dinners and vacations in order to give his all to his job and provide for... — read more 

I Worked at Kroger for 11 Years

I worked at Kroger for 11 years (17 months as a store Co-manager). For many years, while I worked as an office helper/ACSM on the Front End (a member of the UFCW union), I enjoyed my job at Kroger very much; I loved my store and my colleagues. ... — read more 

Atlanta division layoffs

Layoffs are happening here in the Atlanta division. Rumors around 180+ managers will be let go. Very sad. Greed has taken over. Best wishes to everyone going through this with us. It breaks my heart to watch people we work with everyday no longer... — read more 

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| 1510 views | | 1 reply (October 2, 2019)
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Info on Atl Division

Anyone with any info on Atlanta Division Layoffs? I've heard managers being called for a meeting today, are they doing it in waves or all at once? Severance pay?? Any info much appreciated.

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| 770 views | | 1 reply (October 2, 2019)
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Regarding the meetings....

All the managers called for a meeting today, were let go. Most of us never received a call at all, up to this point. DMs say they are going to meet with all of us, yet everyone called has been laid off.

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Ralphs So Cal

Is So Cal Ralphs being affected by these layoffs too?

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Layoff Criteria

After 19 years of service, I know I will be lay off tomorrow. It’s all about your relationship with your DM and his recommendation. He is given a target to reach and if you are not in his circle you will be out. How in the hell are you... — read more 

CNN Business Contact

Hi. Nathaniel Meyersohn from CNN Business here. Would love to chat with you on background, meaning I would not use your name in a story or tell anyone else that we spoke. I can be reached via cell 917 498 6900 or Nathaniel.meyersohn@cnn.com... — read more 

Atlanta

I just got confirmation, Atlanta is also letting go of 28 unit managers...

The axe fell today!

In our modestly sized division, District 6 alone lost 6 store managers today All of our coordinators have been demoted and/or laid off… Mark my words, co-managers are next to get the axe… Asking about criteria? Well, nobody knows – big... — read more 

ATL Division being cut too

I guess I'm one of the ones being cut since i did get a call today scheduling my meeting with my DM tomorrow. If this is true, hang in there to the "survivors"!! Keep up the good work

Fat Lost...

Our District Team got much thinner today – at this point we just have one DM and three coordinators – Fresh, Center Store, Customer and Associate Relations…. Also, assistant manager roles will not change through holidays… No change there… There will... — read more 

SM got an invite for tomorrow

I’m in the Delta... Anyhow, just heard that our store manager got an invite - going to the division office for a meeting tomorrow. He said that he'll likely be let go - we'll see what happens but things are pretty bad for store managers, I heard that... — read more 

Store closed at Fairview Plaza, Decatur Il.

Anyone from there on here? It's coming up on a year since that store closed. It had been THE grocery store on Decatur's west and inner city disricts for SIXTY YEARS. .. The reasons behind the closure are varied, but having been a long term shopper... — read more 

Kroger closing Mount Pleasant store

More than 80 people will be laid off in the process. Does anybody know what kind of severance Kroger offers to employees when it shutters one of it stores? And more importantly, who is eligible to even receive severance? I'm assuming most hourly... — read more 

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Kroger laying off Roundy's employees in Milwaukee

I have firsthand knowledge that Kroger is dramatically (and quietly) cutting Roundy's corporate staff in Milwaukee. They're letting folks go 6-10 at a time every other week to stay under the radar of the state and the press. A clause in the severance... — read more 

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Advertise your customer service

You know, with Walmart basically trying to get rid of cashiers, Kroger should advertise the fact that they still have actual people to help the customer check out.

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